: With the score tied and seconds left, Jordan uses his newfound cartoon abilities to stretch his arm across the court for a winning buzzer-beater dunk.
: In outer space, the failing amusement park Moron Mountain needs new attractions. Its owner, Mr. Swackhammer, sends five small aliens called the Nerdlucks to capture the Looney Tunes. Space Jam
: During the climactic game, the Monstars play aggressively, but the Tune Squad uses "cartoon physics" and a motivational "secret stuff" (just water) to catch up. : With the score tied and seconds left,
: Bugs Bunny tricks the small aliens into a basketball game for the Tunes' freedom. However, the Nerdlucks travel to Earth and steal the "talent" of NBA stars like Charles Barkley , Patrick Ewing , and Muggsy Bogues , transforming into the hulking Monstars . Swackhammer, sends five small aliens called the Nerdlucks
The story of the original 1996 film Space Jam is a fictionalized account of the time between Michael Jordan 's 1993 retirement and 1995 return to the NBA . In the film, the enlist Jordan’s help to win a high-stakes basketball match against the Monstars —a group of aliens who have stolen the talents of several NBA stars to enslave the Tunes as attractions for an intergalactic amusement park.
: The Looney Tunes pull Michael Jordan into their world through a golf hole to lead the "Tune Squad". Joined by Lola Bunny , Jordan helps the ragtag team train for the ultimate showdown.
: The Monstars return the stolen talent to the NBA players, and Jordan, re-inspired by the game, decides to return to professional basketball.